Comments on: Web log analysis software and top 5

By: dj

dj — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 22:34:02 +0000

I don’t feel that Google Analytics is for me. I compared the analytics tool I use (Logdy.com) with Statcounter and found that Logdy beats Statcounter in every detail. So I use Logdy.

By: Haris

Haris — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 19:02:52 +0000

Nice list, Ben! I use AW Stats, and I'm satisfied with it.

By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 12:25:18 +0000

Vijay - Thank you buddy.! Webalizer also consumes lot of temporary log files!

By: Vijay

Vijay — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 09:31:49 +0000

Very well written Ben.. I do use Webalizer, but I ran into some problems with it on my server and I switched to AW stats..

By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:13:58 +0000

Zack - Welcome home Glad to have you. hope to see around more often.

shashank - Awstats is the best of package that comes with Cpanel.!

By: shashank

shashank — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 03:36:17 +0000

I use Awstats its available with almost all the cPanel nowadays

By: Zack

Zack — Sat, 04 Aug 2007 15:59:48 +0000

I just got to your blog now for my first time, I think it’s great! Will sure be bookmarking you here. Keep us updated!

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By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 18:02:13 +0000

kuanhoong - Agreed. Getting addticted to too many will slow down you web site as well but no worries in log analysis method.

Sumesh - you’re correct, I have mentioned it. It should be used in conjuction with other tools for better results. Sometimes you need to know information about bots too Timing information will be present though.

By: TechZilo

TechZilo — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:18:28 +0000

Right on the money, ben. but, these are not very helpful for analysis, as it counts any page request, and hence you get those other than humans(bots).

also, time of page read, from, to etc. will not be there, right?

By: kuanhoong

kuanhoong — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 06:02:15 +0000

Nice list indeed.
However, too many stats is not good for the blogger.. haha.. especially to those that are stats addict..

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By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 23:30:02 +0000

Steve - I really doubt if you’re able to achieve complete analytics using Gostats.

DJ Flush - Thank you mate. having options wide open is good too. Microsoft’s Gatineau rt? I’m waiting for it.

Brown Baron - You’re always not alone

By: Brown Baron

Brown Baron — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 17:33:48 +0000

It’s great to see so many stats addicts. Now I don’t have to feel guilty haha.

By: Dj Flush

Dj Flush — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:36:59 +0000

Bendict that was one nice compilation I must say I think Google Analytics has lost the charm that it used to have before therefore we should switch to some reliable web analytics software like the ones you mentioned above

By the way I think you might have heard about the new statistics tool that Microsoft is launching soon. I wonder how will that be

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 10:34:13 +0000

I agree Web Analytics is very important for any web business.
Using the right tool is equally important. I have tried numerous tools on the web , but I am in love with GoStats.com , it is really easy and simple to use and maintain.

By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 20:02:05 +0000

Bush Machel - Yes, I have heard about it and their PRO account comes with 30$ monthly subscription. I have seen lot of probloggers using it effectively. BTW, what I have listed here is the unnoticed part of Web Analytics using log file analysis. Mint would also fall under page tagging methodology. However Mint is a great tool!

By: Bush Mackel

Bush Mackel — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 19:43:49 +0000

Have you ever heard of Mint? I hadn’t until recently but apparently a lot of people LOVE it.

By: benedict herold

benedict herold — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 15:35:00 +0000

Nirmal - You’re welcome Lot of addicts huh?

Madhur Kapoor - Awstats gives you very decent details.

Tech Rant - sometimes installing 3rd party stats would slow down your site. I have faced this before with MyBlogLog stats.

Shankar Ganesh - Thank you

By: Shankar Ganesh

Shankar Ganesh — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:46:53 +0000

Nice post there. I’ve tried StatCounter earlier.